Shoutbox

quote:

---

Originally posted by SonicSam

quote:

---

Originally posted by Reaper
I'm looking at an 8800GTS (new one) for my GFX too.

---

8800GT is cheaper, newer and better....and if you believe otherwise you're a moron

---

The new GTS isn't much older than the GT - both use G92.

Anyway, on the CPU market, the Q6600 would suffice for now, or perhaps a E8x00.

Bring on Nehalem I before I buy a new processor...

quote:

---

Originally posted by SonicSam

quote:

---

Originally posted by Reaper
I'm looking at an 8800GTS (new one) for my GFX too.

---

8800GT is cheaper, newer and better....and if you believe otherwise you're a moron

---

Last time I checked was in January so you're probably right.

The main issue with a top-line CPU is the huge gulf between processing speed and memory speed. Even with the fastest DDR2, the clock speed difference can be as over 2GHz.

To get the best CPU performance for the system, look at the L1, L2 and L3 cache sizes. Go for the largest in all three you can.

I know that the L2 cache of the Q6700 is 8Mb compared to 4Mb of the Q6600. I've settled for the Q6700 cos the Q9450 is a bit too pricey and the Q6600 is not much cheaper than the Q6700.

quote:

---

Originally posted by Reaper
Isn't the Q6700 quieter than the Q6600> Unless I read the article wrong.

---

A CPU doesn't make any sound, it's a chip.

It is the fan on the heatsink which might make sound. And you can get any fan on any heatsink on any CPU you'd like (as long as the form factors are the same ofcourse), especially if you're building the PC yourself.

quote:

---

Originally posted by CookieRevised

quote:

---

Originally posted by Reaper
Isn't the Q6700 quieter than the Q6600> Unless I read the article wrong.

---

A CPU doesn't make any sound, it's a chip.

It is the fan on the heatsink which might make sound. And you can get any fan on any heatsink on any CPU you'd like (as long as the form factors are the same ofcourse), especially if you're building the PC yourself.

---

Lol I knew that.... Got my info all wrong.
Thanks for everyones help

Also if you can find some I highly recommend Noctua cooling products. I've got 4 120mm Noctua fans in my computer as well as a Noctua CPU Cooler and the only thing I can hear is my Graphics card.

http://www.noctua.at/main.php?show=produkte&lng=en

They are worth every cent if you like quiet with very good performance.